how to activate windows 2012 ?

Discussion in 'Windows Server' started by loki, Sep 10, 2012.

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  1. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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    #81 anarchist9027, Nov 2, 2012
    Just activate it using the free WebsiteSpark method.....
     
  2. somestuff

    somestuff MDL Novice

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    #82 somestuff, Nov 2, 2012
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    I just activaed Win Server 2012 Standard VL here:

    Code:
    kms.cc.columbia.edu
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  3. S4711

    S4711 MDL Novice

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    #83 S4711, Nov 3, 2012
    The Problem about the Dreamspark method is, that it will probably only work once or twice on the same Hardware.. Since I want to activate virtual Machines that I am reinstalling from time to time, this is no solution to me :(
    And about the public KMS: U never know when they will be offline so its no guarantee either.
     
  4. chuckles

    chuckles MDL Junior Member

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    #84 chuckles, Nov 3, 2012
    After installation, including drivers and activation with Dreamspark or Websitespark use Acronis rescue CD to back it up. Then when you restore it from image it is activated already.

    Also use Acronis to make a backup when you install new hardware or from time to time. Been doing it for years, works great.
     
  5. BIOSNOIDEA

    BIOSNOIDEA MDL Senior Member

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    #85 BIOSNOIDEA, Nov 3, 2012
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    100 MDL Expert

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    #86 100, Nov 3, 2012
    We're aware of it, which is why it's not featured in any of the activation methods. Don't bother. :)
     
  7. trungpt

    trungpt MDL Addicted

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    #87 trungpt, Nov 4, 2012
    I see it too, but some people say that it use online KMS :̣
     
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  8. CRacks777

    CRacks777 MDL Novice

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    #88 CRacks777, Nov 5, 2012
    i downloaded and tested it. somehow it works to perm activate windows 8 enterpriise. and it did activate server 2012. so im not sure it it does activate.
     
  9. RaymondTH

    RaymondTH MDL Member

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    #89 RaymondTH, Nov 5, 2012
    Any chance of a KMS host server vm for Server 2008 - 2012 ?
     
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